Georgia
Emanuel County Rankings & Report Card
Grades, state rankings, and benchmark comparisons across 12 metrics
Emanuel County earns 4 A-grades across 12 metrics — here's the complete report card with state rankings and benchmarks.
Emanuel County outperforms benchmarks in Unemployment Rate, Rent Burden, Housing Affordability, Unemployment Rate. These gaps represent both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill unmet needs.
Key Indicators
Overall Score
57/100
A-Grades
4
of 12 metrics
Metrics Graded
12
Best Ranking
Top 66%
violent crime rate
County Profile
Normalized scores (0-100%) across all graded metrics
Median Income
#118 of 159
Unemployment Rate
#120 of 159
Violent Crime Rate
#55 of 159
Property Crime Rate
#55 of 159
Property Tax Rate
#68 of 159
Broadband Pct
#73 of 159
Disaster Risk
#86 of 159
County Health Score
#99 of 160
Rent Burden
Housing Affordability
Unemployment Rate
#120 of 159
Disaster Risk
#86 of 159
State Rankings
| Metric | Grade | Trend | Rank | Percentile | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | B | — | #55 of 159 | 66% | Above median |
| Property Crime Rate | B | — | #55 of 159 | 66% | Above median |
| Property Tax Rate | B+ | — | #68 of 159 | 58% | Above median |
| Broadband Pct | B | — | #73 of 159 | 55% | Above median |
| Disaster Risk | C | — | #86 of 159 | 47% | Below median |
| Disaster Risk | C | — | #86 of 159 | 47% | Below median |
| County Health Score | B- | — | #99 of 160 | 39% | Below median |
| Median Income | C- | — | #118 of 159 | 26% | Below median |
| Unemployment Rate | A- | — | #120 of 159 | 25% | Below median |
Benchmark Comparison
| Metric | Grade | Emanuel County | Trend | Georgia | National | vs GA | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Growth | — | — | — | 0.9% | 0.4% | — | — |
| Median Income | C- | $50K | — | $65K | $75K | 23% below | 33% below |
| Poverty Rate | — | 24.7% | — | 13.0% | 11.5% | 90% above | 115% above |
| Education (BA+) | — | 12.8% | — | 32.0% | 34.0% | 60% below | 62% below |
| Safety Score | B | — | — | 55/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Health Score | B- | — | — | 50/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Property Tax Rate | B+ | 88.23% | 0.92% | 1.07% | 9490% above | 8146% above | |
| Living Wage (1 Adult) | — | $18.14/hr | — | $18.41/hr | $19.32/hr | 1% below | 6% below |
| Median Rent (2BR) | — | $885/mo | $1,250/mo | $1,370/mo | 29% below | 35% below | |
| Broadband Access | B | 80.9% | — | 85.0% | 87.0% | 5% below | 7% below |
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Unemployment Rate A-
- Rent Burden A
- Housing Affordability A+
- Unemployment Rate A-
No D or F grades — solid across the board.
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Related Pages
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |Vintage: 2024 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Next refresh: Feb 2025 |Source
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Oct 2024 |Next refresh: Oct 2025 |Source